Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has addressed recent reports regarding the ongoing reorganization within its operations, clarifying that the exercise is both necessary and strategic.
In a statement signed by the Management on Friday, September 26, 2025, the refinery explained that the reorganization was aimed at protecting the facility from repeated acts of sabotage, which had compromised safety and disrupted operational efficiency, stressing that the decision was taken in the best interest of the refinery, its employees, and the nation.
The statement reads in full: “The Dangote Petroleum Refinery wishes to clarify recent reports concerning the ongoing reorganization within its facility. This exercise is not arbitrary. It has not become necessary to safeguard the refinery from repeated acts of sabotage that have raised safety concerns and affected operational efficiency.”
“The foregoing decision was taken in the best interest of the refinery as result to intermittent cases of sabotage in the various unit of the refinery with dire consequences on human lives and related safety concerns.”
“We remain vigilant to our internal systems and vulnerabilities to ensure the long-term stability pf this strategic national asset. It is imperative to protect the refinery for the benefit of Nigerians, our partners across Africa, and the thousands of people whose livelihoods depend on it.”
“Over 3,000 Nigerians continue to work actively in our petroleum refinery at present. Only a very small number of staff are affected as we continue to recruit Nigerian talents through our various graduate trainee programme and experienced higher recruitment process.”
“We recognize and uphold and internationally accept labour principles, including the rights of every worker to fully decide whether or not to join a union. Our commitments to workers’ rights is unwavering.”
“The Dangote Petroleum Refinery exists to serve Nigerians, to strengthen Africa’s energy independence and to create decent sustainable jobs. We will continue to work in partnership with our employees, regulators and stakeholders to uphold the highest standards of safety, transparency and accountability.”
